Monahans was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their tough 15-5 loss to the Greenwood Rangers might stick with them for a while. Monahans was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Greenwood apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on April 5th.
For Greenwood's part, Jhett Long was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Long has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Long was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other pitching news, Ty Presley looked comfortable as he pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Zac Rybolt was a standout: he went 4-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Dylan Dominguez, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Monahans' loss dropped their record down to 8-14-1. As for Greenwood, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-10-1.
Monahans does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Greenwood, they will head out on the road to challenge Snyder at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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